Northwestern Railroads Meeting Seeks Peace Over Rates
A most important meeting of managers of northwestern railroads was held to decide whether to pursue peace or war over rates. The Chicago Burlington & Northern threatened to withdraw on June 1 and cut through rates to Omaha, risking a $50,000 daily loss. A plan to keep current rates with 15 days notice and to suspend milling in transit was discussed, with a likely approval after further consideration. In Kansas City on May 31, workers uncovered human bones on Summit Avenue with a silver medal bearing Van Buren and symbols of peace, likely connected to an Indian chief burial.
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Curiaco
Northwestern Railroads
Northwest
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Chicago
Minneapolis
St Paul
Omaha
Burlington and Northern
Burlington
Burlington & Northern
St. Paul
Kangas City
Summit Avenue
Westport
President van Buren
Martin van Buren
United States
A.D
Senator Sherman Arrives in Springfield for Reception
Senator John Sherman and party arrive by special Chicago and Alton train in Springfield on May 31. They are greeted by state officers and lawmakers, attend a levee at the Leland hotel, dine with Senator Callom's party, and host a large reception. Sherman will speak tomorrow on political issues.
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Senator Sherman
Springfield
John Sherman
C. B. Farwell
Col
James Sexton
Wm. Penn Nixon
Chicago & Alton
Lincoln
State Cement
Tanner
Sherman
Leland Hotel
Baptist association actions reflect funding and education plans
At the May 31 Baptist association Rev. Mr. Cloworthy of Evanston Ill offered a resolution praising the U S government for honoring treaty obligations with Indians and urging honorable treatment. The committee urged small gifts over large loans, expanded donor funds, and a formal giving plan. A seven member committee was appointed to study creating an American Baptist Educational Society to oversee western and southern denominations. Officers were elected: Vice President E Nelson Blake and Auditor Wm A Caldwell. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society met with lessons from returned missionaries.
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Baptists
Miineapouis
The
Baptist Association Today
Cloworthy
Evanston
Ill
American Baptist Educational Society
E. Nelson Blake
Illinois
Wm. A. Caldwell
New York
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Earthquake Shock Felt in Jamestown May 31
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Jamestown New York at 10 o'clock this morning. The tremor lasted only a moment.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Fire destroys Savanna shops. losses reach 125000
Savanna reports a blaze last night that wiped out the dry goods store of David Weebon and the hardware firm E. Levell & Sons. Total loss is placed at 125000 with insured value about 95000.
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Savanna
David Weebon
E. Levell & Sons
Pacific railroad inquiry continues with Judge Dillon testimony
In Bostron Massachusetts on May 31 the Pacific railroad investigating commission heard Judge John F. Dillon review Union Pacific litigation. Gov. Ames testified on the road’s origin, stock dealings, and dealings with Gould, Sage, and others in 1879. The session highlighted alleged government underpayment and intertwined stock transfers amid a broader Credit Mobilier dispute.
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Bostron
Mass
Pacific Railroad Investigating Commission
Union Pacific Railroad
John F. Dillon
New York
Union Pacific
Gov. Ames
Dillon
Oakes Ames
Oliver
Central Branch
Gould
Pacific Company
Kansas
Denver
Boston
the Pacific
Atchison
Witness
Russell Sage
Sage
Mr. Gould
Credit Mobilier
Mahlon D. Spaulding
Testimony on Union Pacific Omaha Bridge and Pullman Contract
The statement focused on the Union Pacific stance against the government with emphasis on disputes over the Omaha Bridge and Pullman contract. The witness cited United States Supreme Court decisions supporting the company while addressing the legal questions involved. Ad journed.
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Union Pacific
Omaha
Pullman
United States Supreme Court
Presbyterian home mission aid recommendation list
At the United Presbyterian assembly meeting on May 31 the home mission report urged continued aid to Alpena Denver Portland Oregon Marshalltown Michigan Englewood Illinois Omaha Wichita Columbus Ohio and varied appropriations for the Chinese mission Warm Spring Indian mission San Diego California and promising fields in Dakota Alabama Kansas Nebraska and Colorado.
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Philadelphia
United Presbyterian Assembly
Home Mission
Alpena
Denver
Portland
Oregon
Marshalltown
Mich
Englewood
Ill
Omaha
Wichita
Columbus
Warm Spring
San Diego
Cal
Dakota
Birmingham
Ala
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Bethany College Dedication Fest Attracts Visitors
Bethany College prepares a dedication festival in Kasas City with special trains arriving for events. Commencement is set for tomorrow and dedication on Thursday as the city fills with visitors.
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Bethany College
Linosserg
Kas
Iron and steel makers plan appeal over rail rate cuts
Pirrspurc May 81. Local iron and steel manufacturers announce an appeal to the interstate commerce committee against a trunk line commission ruling in New York. The rate cut on fifth class articles excludes hoops bands sheet iron fencing wires axles springs links and pins, previously fifth class. They claim this omission is gross discrimination.
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Pirrspurc
Iron and Steel Manufacturers
Inter-State Commerce Committee
Trunk Line Commission
New York
Senator Ingalls Visits Cedarvale Kansas
Senator Ingalls and his wife visited Cedarvale Kansas on May 31 as guests of Hon. E. M. Hewie. He received an enthusiastic, nonpartisan reception and spoke on the Senate action on the proposed sixteenth amendment. He condemned enlarging the voting classes given current suffrage conditions in the south and major cities.
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Cedarvale
Kas
Ingalls
E. M. Hewie
Senate
Latonia Races May 31 Results
Latonia Kentucky May 31 five horse races headline first race Biddy Bowling narrowly tops Frante Louise and Vulcan with a 1 1/4 length margin in 1 1/4. Roy Boy wins the seven furlong second race with Paragon second and Figaro third in 1 3 4. Hinda wins the 1 1/16 mile third with Longaslipper second and Cheatfellow eighth. Longalight captures the fourth over Sourmash Queen in 1 5 4. Huntrees wins the five furlongs fifth with Emporis second and Hypocrite third in 1 06.
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Latonia
Biddy Bowling
Frante Louise
Vulcan
Roy Boy
Paragon
Figaro
Hinda
Longaslipper
Cheatfellow
Longalight
Huntrees
Emporis
Yachting Season Opens With Regattas In New York
The yachting season opened with ten regattas and opening sails by various clubs. The Atlantic club featured the sloop Shamrock defeating the Atlantic. The cutter Galatea beat the sloop Priscilla in a heat from Stapleton, L. I. to Buoy No. 10.
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New York
Atlantic Club
Shamrock
Priscilla
Stapleton
L. I
Base Ball Results From Yesterday
Yesterday games included Topeka defeating Denver 4 to 1 and Philadelphia beating Louisville 4 to 0. Athletic defeated Pittsburg 6 to 3, Pittsburg beat New York 11 to 4, Chicago defeated Boston 3 to 1, and Detroit won over the Yankees 1 to 0.
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Topeka
Denver
Philadelphia
Louisville
Athletic
Broad-sword match ends in riot and victory for Ross
In Milwaukee at Liederkranz hall Duncan C. Ross defeated Xavier Orlowsky 13 to 41 after twenty four attacks. Orlowsky’s friends incited a mob against referees forcing police to intervene as crowds tried to storm the stage. The referee later announced Ross the winner amid renewed demonstrations.
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Milwaukee
Duncan C. Ross
Xavier Orlowsky
Liederkranz Hall
Orlowsky
Ross
Pinkerton men on trial for boy's January killing
Jersey City May 31 The trial of Patrick Shahey Dan Moriarity and Sam Neff Pinkerton men indicted for killing twelve year old Thomas Hogan on January 20 has begun The states evidence is the same as was produced at the coroner s inquest.
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Jersey City
Patrick Shahey
Dan Moriarity
Sam Neff
Pinkerton
Thomas Hogan
AETNA INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION HIghlight
International Sunday School Convention at Chicago promises to be the most important religious meeting in America. The report notes Aetna’s renewed activity and underscores the convention as a major spiritual event with widespread participation and expectations.
Sunday School Convention Preliminaries at Cook County
A preliminary meeting for the International Sunday School convention was held in Chicago under the Cook County Sunday School Association. Weather and fatigue kept attendance low while Rev. Dr. Browdus, Dr. Baugher, and Prof. Hinds spoke. Governor Colquitt of Georgia was delayed. General Clinton B. Fiske of New Jersey is expected to preside. Delegates from all U.S. regions and Britain gathered with many visitors for a major religious gathering expected to draw broad denominational representation.
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Curiaco
Battery D Armory
Cook County Sunday School Association
Browdus
Louisville
Baugher
Gettysburg
Hinds
Lebanon
Tenn
Colquitt
Georgia
Clinton B. Fiske
New Jersey
United States
Presbyterians
The
Baptists
Omaha
Minneapolis
American
Washington Notes May 31 Public debt May decrease
Washington reports from May 31 that the treasury estimates a ten million dollar reduction in the public debt for May. Irish Immigration The British government asks about Irish emigration costs and potential action. Secretary Bayard says cases will be considered on their merits and sending paupers would be regarded as unfriendly.
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Washington
Bayard
Uproar of Despair Ends in Double Suicide in Jersey City
In Jersey City on May 31 Professor Charles Siedhorf, age 91, and his wife Matilda, 92, killed themselves with cyanide after years of destitution. A former Heidelberg chemistry professor, he had earned meager wages from writing and lectures. They sought hospital care, but after an hour's wait, officers found them dead and a note cited inability to bear separation and alleged wrongs as motives.
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Jersey City
Chas. Siedhorf
Matilda
Siedhorf
Heidelberg University
Germany
Snake Hill Hospital
Resumed Operations End Lockout at Bridge Beach & Co
W W Bald win of Cleveland, head of the Stote Founder's National Defense Association district committee, received a telegram announcing Bridge Beach & Co of St Louis had resumed full operations and would not need further defense support. Patterns sent to Cleveland and other cities must be returned. Cleveland foundries, idle long, will restart immediately.
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Cleveland
W. W. Baldwin
Stote
National Defense Association
Dispatch
Bridge, Beach & Co
St. Louis
Defense Association
Dispute Delays Opera Curtain at Exposition Music Hall
In St Louis last night the National Opera Company faced a pay dispute. Manager Locke demanded the first act receipts before performance, Expo’s Manager Johnston refused, a wrangle delayed the curtain, and directors finally paid Locke. The late start followed a slim house that netted about $1,000.
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St. Louis
National Opera Company
Exposition Music Hall
Opera Company
Exposition
Locke
Johnston
Destructive Sycamore Fire Strikes Wyandotte County
A severe blaze in Sycamore village Wyandotte county Cleveland area this morning destroyed about one third of the village business district. No injuries are reported and the cause is under investigation. Firemen from nearby towns aided the effort. Local merchants assess property loss and immediate relief plans.
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Cleveland
Sycamore
Wyandotte County
Five Thousand Chinese Sail From Hong Kong in March and April
Five thousand Chinese left Hong Kong for America in March and April fearing the new treaty would cut back their privileges. The migration clue suggests widespread anxieties driving emigration from Hong Kong to the United States.
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San Francisco
Hong Kong
America
Winners at Brighton Beach today
New York May 31 winners at Brighton Beach include Mamzelle Frolic El Trinidad Richmond and Bighead highlighted as top performers in the day’s event.
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New York
Brighton Beach
Shamrock Dominates Atlantic Yacht Club Races
O'Brien hosted a Boston banquet last night while the Shamrock swept all Atlantic yacht club races held Monday. California reports a major fire destroyed Santa Cruz’s bathing resort on Monday. Chicago endures hardships from a building trades strike as General Feron assumes the foreign portfolio completing the French cabinet. Arthur T. Stoner died after a fall from a third story hotel in Palestine Texas Sunday night. Presbyterian assembly at Omaha adjourned to meet in Philadelphia next May. Don Carlos De Bourbon of Spain is mentioned in the same telegraphic briefs.
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Paris
Opera House
Boulanger
Republican Guard
Madeline
Fouburg
Honorae
Elysee
Elysee Place
Place de la Bourse
Vive Boulanger
City of Mexico
O’brien
Boston
Shamrock
Atlantic Yacht Club
California
Santa Cruz
Chicago
General Feron
Arthur T. Stoner
Palestine
Tex
Presbyterian Assembly
Omaha
Neb
Philadelphia
Don Carlos de Bourbon
Spain
Notable World and Local News Tidbits
Traveling incognito as Count de Brew arrives in Lima Peru. Walter Tyler injured in mill accident at Millbrook Arkansas with multiple fractures. Afghan war updates report Ameer defeats Ghilzais at Ghuznee with heavy losses on both sides. Subpoena served on Wm Kissane alias Rogers near Sonora for Chemical National Bank of New York. Fire at Newberg theater Ring Strasse Vienna under construction. flames extinguished. Duke of Marfolt and Bishop of Talford meet Pope on Vatican England relations. Udstone pits search delayed due to gases. twelve bodies remain. Senator Sherman visits Chicago with Farwell. reception at Union League. Umpire James Connelly arrested for stabbing, released for lack of evidence. Brussels radical congress adopts program for church-state separation and workers’ protections. Spanish Cortes Balaguer announces colonial tariff with two-class duties based on treaty status.
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Walter Tyler
Millbrook
Ark
Ameer
Afghanistan
Ghuznee
Wm. Kissane
Rogers
Sonora
Chemical National Bank of New York
Newberg Theater
Ring Strasse
Vienna
Duke of Marfolt
Talford
Vatican
England
Senator Sherman
Chicago
Senator Farwell
Union League
James Connelly
New York
Connelly
Radical Congress
Brussels
Senor Balaguer
Spain
Market report summary from New York May 31
Market reports show Moner-On call easy at 4 44 7 percent last loan at 5 percent and closed offered at 4 percent. Mercantile Paper prime at 56 percent. Sterling Exchange dull and steady at 4 8544 for 60 day bills and 447 for demand. Total stock trades 256 446 shares with bonds down 1.0 to 1.10 percent.
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New York
Mencantile Paper
Prime Mercantile
Excianez
Sterling Exchange
Kansas City Wheat and Market Prices May 31
Market prices for wheat No 2 winter and No 2 red cash bids around 71 to 45 cents. corn No 2 cash bids about 30 to 33 cents. oats No 2 around 28 to 29 cents. bran and meal quoted. dairy and poultry prices listed including butter creamery 92 cents, cheese full cream 14 cents, eggs 10 cents per dozen, poultry prices for old hens, roosters, turkeys, and dressed chickens.
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Kansas
Kansas City Live Stock Receipts Report
Kansas City May 31 Live Stock Indicator shows cattle receipts at 686 with active demand for good to choice shipping grades, feeders steady to strong. Hogs receipts minimal with strong to good demand. prices range 4.40 to 4.70 for common to medium, goats and other categories lightly listed.
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Kansas City
Grain and dairy prices and bids from St Louis market May 31
May 31 St Louis market reports bid and closing prices for wheat oats and corn with No 2 red wheat bids 88 and 8642 for June and July closings. Creamery butter 14 1 4 cents dairy 10 1 4 cents. Pork prices old 14 00 new 15 25, lard 5 20 5 25, rye and oats closes shown with various bids. Waisky steady at 1 05.
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St. Louis
Wuuat
Bbc Closin
S&e
Agrsa
Coe
Sisco
Y. Cy
Bamour Lie
Livestock Market Reports from St Louis May 31
Receipts total 3,900 with no shipments. Cattle range from heavy native steers at 4.40 to 4.60, heading to market with steady to sluggish demand. butcher grades around 3. Butcher prices for hogs and sheep show limited demand with prices near 4.85 to 5.0 for hogs and 3.70 for lambs. Market overall dull with modest selections and steady to lower tone.
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St. Louie
Ehipmente
Etrong
Conica
Ehipment
Jaeep
Chicago Market Prices May 31 Wheat and Produce Notes
Chicago May 31 Wheat No 2 soft 88 3 4 cents No 3 spring 883 cents Corn No 2 cash Lesixe Oats No 2 2 cents Provisions Mess pork per barrel 20.27 50 Lard 6 42 14 6 45 per cwt Woolsey 1 10 Produce Butter creamery 134 165 cents per lb dairy 13 15 cents per lb Eggs 10 11 cents per lb
Market Receipts and Prices for Cattle and Hogs
The report lists shipmen totals and price ranges for cattle and hogs. Steers, stockers, and feeders show varied bids from 2.00 to 4.90 per hundredweight with noted higher marks for specific lots. Native western and Texas cattle appear around 4.00, while hogs receipts reach 14,000 with mixed price movement and occasional gains.
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Ae Devwes
Texas
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Pacific Investigation
Presbyterians and
Union Pacific Investigation
Senator Ingalls
Pittsburg
Detroit
AETNA
Mount Etna
International Sunday School
Rome
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Loxpon
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New Zealand
Julius Hogan
Montreal
Pilon
Jeanette
Maloun
France
Joseph
Haydn
Herr Noter
Austria
Washington Notes
Washineton
Treasury Department
Count de Brew
Lima
Peru
New York Money
Sone Ce
Chicago Grain and Produce
Curcaco
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